A leiomyoma is a benign tumor that affects smooth muscle. A large tumor of this type might be predicted to
A) impair a patient's ability to walk.
B) result in heart problems.
C) cause uterine pain in female patients.
D) disrupt signals from the eye to the brain.

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Leiomyomas commonly occur in the uterus and can cause uterine pain in female patients. A large tumor can also cause heavy menstrual bleeding, discomfort during sex, and pressure on adjacent organs. Although leiomyomas can occur in other parts of the body, such as the gastrointestinal tract and blood vessels, they are not likely to impair walking or cause heart problems or disrupt signals from the eye to the brain.

A Leiomyoma Is a Benign Tumor That Affects Smooth Muscle